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warranted

Warranted (adj) means Justified, appropriate, or reasonable given the circumstances. Example: “Given the risks involved, the extra caution was entirely warranted.”

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1
Justified, appropriate, or reasonable given the circumstances.
"Given the risks involved, the extra caution was entirely warranted."
"Her promotion was well warranted after such a strong year."
2
Officially authorised by a legal warrant.
"The seizure of the goods was a warranted action by customs officers."

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In plain EnglishJustified or called for, given the situation.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “warranted” mean?

The word “warranted” means justified, appropriate, or reasonable given the circumstances. In plain terms, justified or called for, given the situation.

How do you use “warranted” in a sentence?

Here is “warranted” used in a sentence: “Given the risks involved, the extra caution was entirely warranted.”

What is the opposite of “warranted”?

The opposite of “warranted” — its antonyms — is unwarranted.

What part of speech is “warranted”?

“Warranted” is an adjective.

Is “warranted” a common word?

“Warranted” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “warranted” have?

“Warranted” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: justified, appropriate, or reasonable given the circumstances.

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